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Mantra launches Uranium Pilot Processing Plant in Tanzania
In the quiet hills of Namtumbo District, deep in Tanzania’s southern highlands, something extraordinary is taking shape. Once known for its rolling landscapes and remote villages, this corner of Ruvuma Region is now at the heart of a...

CEOs Forum 2025: A turning point for Tanzania’s public sector reform
TANZANIA: AS Tanzania pursues the ambitious target of becoming an upper-middle-income country by 2050, the role of public institutions is emerging as a critical factor that could either accelerate or hinder progress. Against this backdrop, the...

How StartHub is powering youth entrepreneurship in Tanzania
Dar es Salaam: Award-winning entrepreneurship support organization, StartHub Africa is stepping up efforts to equip Tanzanian youths with the skills, mentorship and investment readiness needed to launch and grow sustainable businesses. The...

Equipping teachers who shape girls’ futures in Tanzania
In many parts of Geita, and indeed Tanzania, girls continue to face barriers rooted in cultural misconceptions, seeing menstruation as a source of shame, an illness, or even a moral failing. These deeply ingrained beliefs often limit girls’...

Air Tanzania secures permit to launch direct flights to Nigeria
Dar es Salaam. Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) has moved a step closer to launching direct flights between Dar es Salaam and Lagos after receiving the Foreign Carrier Operation Permit (FCOP) from the Federal Government of Nigeria. The permit...

Peace, unity and Nyerere’s legacy is keeping Tanzanians together
IN the hustle and bustle of daily life, it is easy to forget the simple yet powerful words of our founding father, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, who championed peace and unity as the cornerstones of a prosperous Tanzania. Let us face it: life in this...
4th survivor rescued following Tanzania gold mine collapse
DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Tanzanian rescue teams on Wednesday recovered one more mining technician from the collapsed gold mine in the Shinyanga region, bringing the total number of survivors to four, with 21 others still missing. "The...

Tanzania consults APRM to evaluate the nation’s creditworthiness
Home/Business/Finance/Tanzania consults APRM to evaluate the nation’s creditworthiness DODOMA: THE Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Said Shaib Mussa, has led the Ministry’s...

Tanzania signs 158.3bn/- strategic deals to boost hunting tourism
Home/Business/Investment/Tanzania signs 158.3bn/- strategic deals to boost hunting tourism DAR ES SALAAM: THE Ministry for Natural Resources and Tourism has signed four investment agreements under the Strategic Wildlife Investment Concession...

Nduta (Tanzania) : two Burundian refugees kidnapped and found dead
SOS Médias Burundi Nduta, August 12, 2025 – Two Burundian refugees were kidnapped in the middle of the camp by a Tanzanian police vehicle, before being found dead two weeks later in the morgue in Kibondo district, in the Kigoma region, northwest...

Rescue Efforts Continue After Gold Mine Collapse in Tanzania; 22 Still Missing
Authorities in Tanzania’s Shinyanga region are continuing search-and-rescue operations after a collapse at the Wachapakazi Gold Mine left 22 people missing. Three technicians have been rescued so far, 32 hours after the incident occurred during...

FG Grants Air Tanzania Permit For Direct Flights To Nigeria
The Federal Government has granted Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) a Foreign Carrier Operation Permit (FCOP). The approval paves the way for the airline to begin direct flights between Tanzania and Nigeria. The presentation was held at the...

Tanzanian tycoons, miners and leaders give CCM Sh56.31 billion for 2025 campaign, party building
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has collected Sh56.31 billion during the launch of its fundraising drive ahead of the 2025 General Election. The amount was announced by CCM Secretary General Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi at...

Q & A: Denmark seeks stronger trade, investment ties with Tanzania, says Ambassador Kammersgaard
Question. You are marking one year since your return to Tanzania, this time as head of mission. What does this milestone mean to you personally and diplomatically, especially since you served here 15 years ago? Answer: Personally, I’m delighted to...

Nigeria, Tanzania Boost Bilateral Ties As FG Approves Air Tanzania’s Direct Flights To Lagos
August 13, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has granted Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) a Foreign Carrier Operation Permit (FCOP) to begin direct flights between Dar es Salaam and Lagos. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Aviation and...

Tanzania targets clean cooking shift as experts outline benefits and call for action
Dar es Salaam. The government’s ambition for 80 percent of Tanzanians to adopt clean cooking energy by 2034 has drawn renewed attention from experts, who say the transition is essential for public health, environmental conservation, and economic...

Tanzanian opposition party ACT-Wazalendo promises 12 million new jobs
It’s the boldest promise yet in Tanzania’s 2025 election season; 12 million new jobs in just five years. Not from the ruling party, but from the opposition ACT-Wazalendo, which is wagering that its “people’s economy” can deliver more work, more...

Tanzania trains digital forensic experts amid rising cyber threats
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania has begun an ambitious programme to strengthen local ICT capabilities in digital forensics. The country seeks to equip experts with the skills to analyse and present electronic evidence in an era of growing cyber threats...

Lugano eyes TFF executive seat with bold vision to transform Tanzanian football
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) Executive Committee aspirant, CPA Hosea Lugano, has pledged to turn Tanzanian football into a major driver of economic growth. The renowned finance and business management expert made these remarks...

Tanzanian parents urged to curb minors’ access to PlayStation betting games
Dar es Salaam. The Gaming Board of Tanzania (GBT) has urged parents and guardians to closely monitor children’s use of PlayStation games, warning that some are being exploited for gambling. The caution came on August 12, 2025, from GBT Acting...